Luigi

An emerging slang term used to imply killing or assassinating someone, derived from the name “Luigi Mangione,” who was allegedly involved in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The phrase “to Luigi someone” or “pull a Luigi Mangione” is often seen on social media where users substitute it for more direct language around violence or murder. Despite sometimes being employed humorously or hyperbolically, its connotation remains highly threatening, referring specifically to lethal harm.

“If he doesn’t pay up, I’m gonna Luigi him.”

“Someone about to Luigi that guy soon, it’ll be the top post on this app.”

Luigi

An emerging slang term used to imply killing or assassinating someone, derived from the name “Luigi Mangione,” who was allegedly involved in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The phrase “to Luigi someone” or “pull a Luigi Mangione” is often seen on social media where users substitute it for more direct language around violence or murder. Despite sometimes being employed humorously or hyperbolically, its connotation remains highly threatening, referring specifically to lethal harm.

“If he doesn’t pay up, I’m gonna Luigi him.”

“Someone about to Luigi that guy soon, it’ll be the top post on this app.”